JoJo Szilagyi-Forever in Our Hearts

In Honor of JoJo Szilagyi

JoJo left us on February 11, 2025. It was quite sudden, unexpected, and far too soon. His loving parents, Joe and Debbie Szilagyi, as well as his brothers, Phillip and Max, are devastated by his loss. His aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends will dearly miss this young man. As will his beloved furry companion, Smokey.

JoJo was a kind man. He was the kind of gentleman that gave you an arm to hold onto while on a slippery walkway, open a door for you, or just light up your day with one of his sweet, sheepish smiles.

JoJo was a responsible outdoorsman. Whether hunting or fishing he was always properly and proudly licensed. We were all stopped by the DNR once while fishing, he was helping his little cousins with their lines and bait. He made sure we cleaned up other's trash from the area we were fishing. He was a sweet big cousin and an environmental champion in his own rights.

He loved spending time on the family 'farm' down in Turkey Run. Hunting, fishing, working the property, bonfires, and of course family time.

He is now at peace. No more struggles. Flying high on angel’s wings.

We asked for help covering his final expenses and a whole community of family and friends have come forward. Thank you for helping our family, whether through prayers, calls, visits and/or financial contributions.

A Celebration of Life is planned for April 12, more details to follow in his obituary. Please consider joining us for a meal and drinks. Come share your JoJo pictures & stories and celebrate this young man.

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."

Joseph "JoeJoe" Szliagyi obituary, 1992-2025, Hammond, IN

FUNERAL HOME

Bocken Funeral Home

7042 Kennedy Avenue

Hammond, Indiana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Apr. 12, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Legion Post 168

Joseph "JoeJoe" Szliagyi

Jan 14, 1992 - Feb 11, 2025

Joseph A. Szilagyi, age 33, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 11, 2025.

He is survived by his parents, Jozsef (Deborah) Szilagyi (nee Klisiak); siblings: Philip W. Herrman and Maxwell P.G. Szilagyi; aunts: Linnae Kowalczyk and Donna Pierce; uncle, Kenneth Pierce; numerous cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by his grandparents: Joe (Mary) Szilagyi; Donald (Janelle) Pierce and Harry (Mary) Klisiak.

JoeJoe was a graduate of Morton High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching and playing football and shooting hoops. Most of all he looked forward to spending time with family and hanging out with his childhood friends. He was always willing to help everyone and had a very big heart and beautiful smile.

Cremation service entrusted to Bocken Funeral Home, a celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 12,2025 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 168 at 6849 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324.